Tag: Politics

Are You Now, Or Have You Ever Been, A Member Of The NDP?

http://youtu.be/BkWOfOqS4Ms Someone I know in Vancouver posted this video on Facebook yesterday. It is an obvious piece of NDP propaganda- that said, it raises a number of interesting questions. It is also a perfect introduction to sharing some of what I have learned about the United Steelworkers union (USW) over the past few months…

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Petition: Ask Toronto Hydro To Stop Stigmatizing Mental Health!

Last week I wrote about Toronto Hydro’s advertising campaign that unfairly stigmatizes mental health. Their slogans “Coo-Coo for Cool Savings” and “Nuts for Incentives” are on billboards across the city…

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Occupy Toronto: We (Aren’t) The 99%!

Here’s an interesting clipping from the Occupy/Decolonize Facebook page. Apparently, people who aren’t into anarchism are now dangerous? People, isn’t it now time to de-occupy?

Brigette DePape Admits The Quebec Strikes Are A Socialist Revolution!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcDMzId86N0 I could write an explanation, but the video says so much more- have a look!

The BCGEU May Not Only Be Full Of Shit…

Did the BCGEU put a new meaning to the concept of the flying squad on Thursday?

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The Black Bloc Have Honoured Me With A Personalized Chant!

There’s a funny thing about Toronto’s anarcho-primitivist community. On the one hand, they are complete attention whores- putting on a show for every TV camera they see. But, every time they see me with a camera, they feel the need to swear, issue threats, and try to block my filming. Even in a crowd where …

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What’s Going Wrong With The Student Fee Protests?

It was another beautiful day for a demonstration- the sun was shining and was mercifully accompanied by a cool soothing breeze. Spirits were high when I arrived on the scene. There was a small contingent of police- less than usual, I’m guessing this was related to Prince Charles’ visit…

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An Open Letter To Thomas Mulcair

Dear Mr. Mulcair, You have a big problem on your hands, as does the rest of the country. True, every political party has its loonies- but, the NDP’s crazies are a danger to our country…

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Letter From A Fauxhawk (featuring Jayson Fleury!)

I woke up this morning to find I got a message from Jayson Fleury- you may remember him from my story about Occupy Toronto’s ‘sacred’ fire. If you’ve been around activist circles in Toronto or Vancouver, chances are you’ve run across this guy. Have a look at his letter, and my response below. This could …

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Black Bloc Unmasked: Occupy Toronto Has A Terrorist Problem!

Remember this guy? Well, his name is Ian (not so) Smart, and it appears he supports terrorism!

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